Chapter 13, Part 17 - Confucius

Tsze-hsia being governor of Chu-fu, asked about government. The Master said, "Do not be desirous to have things done quickly; do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished."
~ James Legge translation via The Internet Classics Archive ~

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